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Celebrate Black History Month 2025

2025-02-28T12:28:27-05:00

Join the Downtown State College Improvement District in the observation and celebration of Black History Month. A plethora of events and resources are available to inform, educate, and inspire State College residents and visitors [...]

Celebrate Black History Month 20252025-02-28T12:28:27-05:00

The Art Bar Pop-up: Sparking Creativity Downtown

2025-02-25T09:17:29-05:00

The Art Bar, a unique pop-up shop, is officially opening its doors for the month of February at 236 E. Calder Way in downtown State College. This exciting new venture is the brainchild of [...]

The Art Bar Pop-up: Sparking Creativity Downtown2025-02-25T09:17:29-05:00

Penn State Interns Share Hidden Gems and Local Favorites

2024-12-10T14:25:56-05:00

This semester, the Downtown Improvement District was fortunate to have two Penn State student interns, Avery and Katherine, who contributed by writing engaging blogs. Their work included spotlighting new downtown [...]

Penn State Interns Share Hidden Gems and Local Favorites2024-12-10T14:25:56-05:00

Happy Valley Holiday Ornament

2024-12-31T08:40:07-05:00

Announcing our 4th annual Happy Valley Holiday Ornament - the iconic Centennial Pigs sculpture in Pat Daugherty Walkway! Centennial Pigs is a bronze sculpture by artist Eric Berg, put in place as part of [...]

Happy Valley Holiday Ornament2024-12-31T08:40:07-05:00

2024 Non-Profit Tree Decorating Challenge

2024-11-27T14:06:52-05:00

Stop down at Faith United Church of Christ to see the Enchanted Forest, and while you're there, vote for your favorite tree! The non profit organization whose trees receives the most votes [...]

2024 Non-Profit Tree Decorating Challenge2024-11-27T14:06:52-05:00

Elements Apothecary & Vintage Boutique Pops-up Downtown

2024-11-20T16:15:02-05:00

A new self-care-oriented boutique will debut downtown, just in time for the holidays. Elements Apothecary & Vintage Boutique, the latest downtown pop-up, will be open in State College for the month of November at [...]

Elements Apothecary & Vintage Boutique Pops-up Downtown2024-11-20T16:15:02-05:00

Free Holiday Parking & Bus Token Schedule

2024-12-31T08:41:14-05:00

Make your holiday outings easier with FREE parking and CATA Bus tokens from November 25-January 4 (some exceptions apply, see below)! Free Holiday Parking From November 25 up until 6pm on December 20 2-hour [...]

Free Holiday Parking & Bus Token Schedule2024-12-31T08:41:14-05:00

A Fall Stroll Through Downtown: Scavenger Hunt

2024-10-30T16:19:10-04:00

October and November in State College brings great weather, beautiful colors, and warm fall vibes. We are spending our fall season sending you on a Scavenger Hunt throughout Downtown State College. Downtown is covered in [...]

A Fall Stroll Through Downtown: Scavenger Hunt2024-10-30T16:19:10-04:00
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